A History of Hope: When Americans Have Dared to Dream of a Better Future - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 1403966001 ISBN 13: 9781403966001

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004

Synopsis

This book chronicles American history through the stories of the individuals and movements that dreamed of a better future and then took action to make that dream a reality, arguing that the much heralded American spirit was not born as a gift of our fou

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Review

..."an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University
.,."an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice""An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine""Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University

."..an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University
..".an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University

About the Author

James W. Fraser is Professor of History and Education and Dean of the School of Education at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is also pastor of Grace Church, Federated in East Boston, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1403966001
• ISBN 13: 9781403966001
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368